Year 9 & 10 2022

Prairiewood High School

Subject Selection Booklet

Year 9 & 10 – 2022

Prairiewood High School Stage 5 – 2021 Subject Selection Page 2


Contents

Curriculum Requirements page 4

Course Fees page 6

Elective Courses page 7

Agriculture Technology page 8

Astronomy & Space Science page 9

Child Studies page 10

Civics & Citizenship page 11

Commerce page 12

Design & Technology page 13

English Extension page 14

Food Technology page 15

Geography Elective page 16

History’s Mysteries (History Elective) page 17

IT Electronics page 18

IT Engineering page 19

Industrial Technology – Metals page 20

Industrial Technology – Timber page 21

Information and Software Technology page 22

Intensive English page 23

International Studies page 24

iSTEM Formula 1 – Aerodynamics page 25

Japanese page 26

French page 27

Let’s Travel page 28

Music page29

Philosophy page 30

Photographic and Digital Media page 31

Physical Activity & Sports Studies (PASS) page 32

Textiles Technology page 33

Visual Arts page 34

Visual Design page 35

Wide World of Culture page 36

Vocational Education and Training (VET) Courses page 37

Agrifood Operations (VET) page 38

Hospitality (VET) page 39

Accelerated Mathematics page 40 - 41


Stage 5 Curriculum Requirements

When presenting for Stage 5 at Prairiewood High School, a student's course pattern will be structured to follow the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements as follows. All students must study:

1. English 2. Mathematics 3. Science 4. History 5. Geography 6. Personal Development/Health and Physical Education 7. Sport

Plus

400 hours of NESA endorsed electives that can be studied in Year 9 and 10. This may be: - Two 200-hour elective courses studied in Years 9 and 10 - One 100-hour elective course studied in Year 9 with a possibility to select m

the same or another course in Year 10

In this booklet, course information pages will display the following:

for courses which are NESA Endorsed.

for courses which are School Developed.

Satisfying Course Requirements for Stage 5

To qualify for the award of a grade in a subject, a candidate must have a satisfactory record of attendance and application. The Principal will be required to certify this to NESA. Grades A - E will be awarded in all courses including English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography and the elective subjects studied, based on school-based assessment of a student’s achievement with reference to performance descriptors issued by NESA. An ‘N’ determination will be given for courses which have not been satisfactorily completed.

The Record of School Achievement (RoSA)

From 2012, eligible students who leave school before receiving their Higher School Certificate (HSC) will receive the NSW Record of School Achievement (RoSA). The RoSA is a cumulative credential in that it allows students to accumulate their academic results until they leave school. The RoSA records completed Stage 5 and Preliminary Stage 6 courses and grades and participation in any uncompleted Preliminary Stage 6 courses. It is of specific use to students leaving school prior to the HSC. This is available to students via Students Online on the NESA site.


Making Course Choices

• Students entering Years 9 at Prairiewood High School have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of elective courses. Students will study two 200-hour elective courses through Years 9 and Year 10 plus one 100-hour elective course in Year 9 with a possibility to re-select in Year 10.

• Students entering Year 10 are encouraged to continue their study of the electives they chose in Year 9. This will support Stage 6 (Year 11 & 12) readiness.

Note: If you have been selected to study the Accelerated Mathematics program, it will replace one of your electives. In this case, the other two electives you choose MUST be NESA Endorsed.

Making Course Choices Online

When students make their selections online, it is important to note: a. The first two selections must be NESA Endorsed courses b. The third selection can be a School Developed course or a NESA Endorsed course

When choosing the reserve units students need to note: a. The first two reserve selections must be NESA Endorsed courses b. The third reserve selection can be a School Developed course or a NESA Endorsed course

Things to Consider When choosing elective courses for Year 9 and 10, students should ask themselves five questions

1. Which courses do I enjoy most?

2. Which courses do I do well in?

3. Which courses interest me?

4. Which courses may equip me for a future career?

5. Have I chosen too many courses with subject-specific costs? When Course Selection Forms are submitted online, an assessment is made of the possibilities of forming classes to meet the pattern of choices made by students. This is done in the light of the staffing resources available to the school. If a course draws little response then some students may be asked to reconsider their choices. It may be that when the elective lines are finalised some students may find two courses that they wanted to study, clash in the timetable lines. Students are allocated to courses based on their preference order. Please note that the listing of a course on the Course Selection Form cannot be taken to imply that a class or classes will always be formed.

Extra Costs Associated With Some Courses

Some courses require the purchase of special equipment and materials over and above what is provided through the general budget of the school. These extra costs are met by the students choosing these courses and are outlined in the course descriptions. This payment also allows stu dents greater freedom in choosing a range of materials and project sizes in the course of their class work.

This levy is NOT a voluntary contribution. This cost is an elective levy to meet the cost of consumables and MUST be paid to enable the successful running of the course for all students. It is not the intent of the school to limit the breadth of the curriculum for any student. Where the payment of an elective subject levy may be an issue, families should speak directly to the Principal to discuss other options.

Changing Courses

It is important that decisions regarding elective courses for Year 9 and Year 10 are made very carefully as they are generally binding from the start of the year. Occasionally a change may be possible at the beginning of each year but generally, students are committed to courses until the course is completed.


COURSE FEES

Fees

A fee is charged for courses to cover the cost of tools, equipment, some materials and consumables used by students to meet course outcomes. Students or parents who are not prepared to pay such fees should consider an alternate course which charges no fees.

For Industrial Technology Courses, Agriculture, Food Technology and Design:

In order to meet safety requirements, all students who select any of these courses will be required to wear appropriate footwear at all times in school workshops. The minimum requirement is enclosed shoes with a strong and rigid leather upper. Any form of open footwear (sandals, thongs etc.) or sports shoes (joggers, sandshoes, gym shoes, sneakers etc.) with a soft or flexible leather or synthetic upper are not permitted to be worn in school workshops under any circumstances. Students or parents who feel they cannot meet such a safety requirement should consider an alternative course which has less stringent safety requirements. A hat is also required for students doing Agriculture (especially during the summer months).

*Students who have been selected in the Accelerated Mathematics course must choose two NESA Endorsed electives.

Above charges are correct as at the time of printing.

COURSE NAME FACULTY NESA DEVELOPED / SCHOOL

DEVELOPED BOARD ENDORSED COURSES (SDBEC)

FEES (PER YEAR)

Agriculture Technology TAS Y $30

AgriFood Operations (VET) TAS Y $25

Astronomy and Space Science SCIENCE N $25

Child Studies TAS Y $10

Civics and Citizenship HSIE N -

Commerce HSIE Y -

Design and Technology TAS Y $50

English Extension ENGLISH N -

Food Technology TAS Y $45

Geography Elective HSIE Y -

History’s Mysteries (History Elective) HSIE Y -

Hospitality (VET) TAS Y $45 + $12 Apron

IT Electronics TAS Y $50

IT Engineering TAS Y $35

Industrial Technology – Metals TAS Y $35

Industrial Technology – Timber TAS Y $50

Information and Software Technology TAS Y -

Intensive English ENGLISH N -

International Studies HSIE N -

iSTEM Formula 1 – Aerodynamics TAS Y $50

Japanese CAPA Y -

French CAPA Y -

Let’s Travel CAPA N -

Music CAPA Y $25

Philosophy HSIE N -

Photographic and Digital Media CAPA Y $60

Physical Activity and Sport Studies PDHPE Y $50

Textiles Technology TAS Y $50

Visual Arts CAPA Y $60

Visual Design CAPA Y $40

Wide World of Culture HSIE N -

Accelerated Mathematics* MATHS Y / N -


Elective Courses


• At the completion of Year 10, students can continue with their study of Agriculture as part of the HSC course called VET Primary Industries.

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The Year 9 and 10 Agriculture course is for students who have an interest and/or want to learn more about animals, plants and the technology used in modern agriculture. The course is designed to allow students to develop skills from practical learning experiences, with a focus on new and emerging technologies used in the industry.

Students will experience aspects of an agricultural lifestyle through direct contact with plants and animals and a variety of outside activities.

They explore the many and varied career opportunities in agriculture and its related service industries.

Areas of studies include

• Nutrition

• Reproduction

• Animal behaviour

• Animal husbandry

• Animal welfare

• Plant production

• Technology used in the industry

This elective can be studied as a 100 hour course in Year 9 and can be continued in Year 10 to complete a 200 hour course.

• It is great for students who like to

work outdoors and with their hands

• Skills learnt can be used in all areas of life

• Access some new and exciting technologies used in the industry

For further information speak to your Agriculture Teacher


Astronomy and Space Science

Course Outline

As the only public school in Australia with a publicly funded observatory, Prairiewood HS is in a unique position to offer a practical course in Astronomy. This elective is designed to introduce the major ideas of Astronomy along with reinforcing the scientific method and improving basic science skills already taught in the classroom. It will give students the opportunity to explore the universe both in and out of the classroom and give students a taste of what real astronomers actually do. If you want to get out of the classroom a bit and do more than just look through a telescope and stare at the night sky then this course is for you.

An outline of the units of work covered in the course is shown below:

Sky Watching The history of Astronomy Stars and Planets in the Sky Phases and Eclipses Seasons, clocks and calendars

Space Science Space Exploration Past, present and future

Measuring the Universe Distance, scales and units Measurement in Astronomy

Stars and Stellar Evolution Why do stars shine? Different kinds of stars Stellar life cycles

The Solar System Origin and scale The Sun The Planets Moons, Comets, Meteoroids and Asteroids Gravity, Orbits and Planetary Motion Tools of the Astronomer The Electromagnetic Spectrum Telescopes Spectroscopy Photography

Galaxies and Exotic Objects Galaxies and Nebulae Gamma Ray Bursts Neutron stars Black holes Cosmology The History, Composition and Fate of the Universe

The Professional Astronomer What do they do? What information they collect and how Working with real data

Life in the Universe Where did life come from? Where is it? Why is Earth so special? Searches for Life


Child Studies This elective can be studied as a 100-hour course in Year 9 and can be continued in Year 10 to complete a 200-hour course.

A popular course in Technology Education is Child Studies which can be continued into the year 11 and 12 course ‘Exploring Early Childhood’.

In Child Studies, students learn to provide babies and young children with safety, nutrition and early education. Students learn about pregnancy and birth, early care of babies, baby play, appropriate toys for children at different stages and healthy eating. Students will plan and prepare a birthday party for a small child. All students will be challenged in both theory and practical components of the course through the differentiated curriculum. This course would be good preparation for anyone considering:

● Teaching ● Nursing ● Nutrition ● Midwifery ● Medicine and paediatrics


What will you learn about?

• Australia’s national values of democracy, equity, and justice

• The skills needed to be a leader and what leadership looks like in 2021

• Australia as a multicultural nation

• The ways you can contribute to society through volunteering

• The importance of being a responsible citizen

You should choose Civics & Citizenship if you

are interested in…

• Learning more about Australia

• Developing your leadership skills

• Understanding other cultures

• Community involvement & excursions

• Democracy and our right to decide how Australia is led


Commerce


• Promoting and selling goods and services

• About the law and your place in it

• How to get a job in the evolving job market

• How to get your money to work for you

• Understanding consumer rights, protection and scams

• Australian and global politics

• Travel tips and advice

Why choose Commerce and who should choose it?

• Gives you a great insight into decisions you will make as an adult consumer and entrepreneur

• Prepare you for life after school, future job prospects and university course choices

• It will prepare you for Business Studies, Economics and Legal Studies

• If you are interested in Australian issues and how Australia fits into the global picture

• Interest in contemporary business and legal issues affecting society

• Enjoy making difficult decisions as a consumer, business and policy maker

• Learn different skills to communicate your knowledge to real-world audiences


Design innovative solutions to problems

Problems surround us, begging for solutions. This

course introduces you the techniques and

processes used by professional designers to

solve their clients’s problems in innovative and

effective ways. You will learn visualisation,

sketching, mapping and plannig techniques to set

up and manage a successful project. You will also

learn a variety of manufacturing and presentation

skills to bring your ideas to life! You will have the

opportunity to safely use our 3D Printers, laser-

cutters, electronics, microprocessors and have

access to our wood and metal workshops to make

your project.

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Great designs don’t just happen

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how to sketch, mathematically

model and manufacture complex

projects. Along the way you will

use Autodesk Fusion 360

product development software,

learn to laser cutter and 3D

Printer.

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individual and team-based projects P.2

Non-Profit Solutions P.3

Trends & New Software P.4

You will be introduced to Digital technologies,

Information and communication technologies,

mechatronics and Materials technologies as you

design individual and team solutions to a range of

challenging tasks that continue to build your

confidence and skills.

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ENGLISH EXTENSION

The way we use and understand language has the power to shape our place in the world.

This is a practical subject for English. Students who take this course will:

• Go on Excursions

• Work with a teacher as a mentor through an interest project

• Become stronger students in English

• Develop skills required for Major Works

What is Extension English?

This course provides an opportunity for students who enjoy and are accomplished in English to extend their ability to understand and engage with texts in critical and creative ways. Through a study of a broad-range of literature, from a range of contexts, students become equipped with the ability to craft their personal voice that extends their knowledge, understanding and skills developed throughout the English course.

Why should you do Extension English?

Students will develop and refine their ability to produce comprehensive extended responses and become engaged with the creative process of exploring human expression through texts. This English Extension course develops independent and collaborative skills and critical thinking that is essential for the further study of English.

Designed as a lead-in to the Advanced and Extension English courses in Year 11 and 12, this course will equip students with a strong foundation to succeed and understand the rigors of these HSC courses. Additionally, this course will appeal to students who are independent learners with an interest in English and literature and a desire to strengthen their writing and expression capabilities.

Project-based content:

Through the study of English Extension students are provided with an opportunity to pursue an area of interest through means of their own self-expression. Students will learn about how to undertake thorough investigations and experiment with form and style for insightful and powerful results. Throughout the course students will focus on developing a project in collaboration with the teacher and explore points of interest in a new and meaningful way. Subjects and topics can range from investigating individuals and society, the changing roles of gender in literature, cultural frameworks in texts and tracking political and social movements through literature.

Students who enjoy expression through media and enjoy innovative ideas are encouraged to join the subject to design and express wider views relevant to the study of English.


Food Technology

Would you like to learn about:

• Creating delicious and attractive dishes

• Healthy eating and nutrition

• Catering for special events

• Creating and cooking your own recipes

• The development of new food products?

….then Food Technology is for you!

The major focus of Food Technology is students exploring food-related issues through a range of practical food preparation lessons, allowing them to develop food-specific skills. During the course, students will

• Collect, analyse and organise information

• Communicate ideas and information

• Plan and organise activities

• Work with others and teams

• Solve problems

• Use mathematical ideas and techniques

• Use technology

Students will evaluate the relationships between food, technology, nutritional status and the quality of life, while addressing hygiene and safe work practices in the kitchen. They will explore the richness and variety that food adds to life and how it contributes to both employment opportunities and life experiences.



HISTORY’S

MYSTERIES

In History’s Mysteries, you will learn about

past events, people and societies that still interest

and influence our world today.

You will develop a variety of skills and the ability to make judgements about important topics and issues. History’s Mysteries is ideal preparation for any student interested in studying Ancient and/or Modern History in Year 11 and 12.

This course is designed to build necessary skills and knowledge, important for success in the senior years. Studying History’s Mysteries involves exploring a range of sources including film, podcasts, websites, photographs documentaries, newspapers, as well as providing the opportunity to create movies, displays and web-based designs. In Year 9 and 10, you will follow a program based on student and teacher choice.

Previous topics have included: ● Archaeology and human remains ● The sinking of the Titanic ● Hollywood/Movie History ● The History of Medicine ● Assassinations, such as JFK, Gandhi and Martin Luther King ● Ancient Societies, such as Egypt, Greece, Rome and China ● Civil Rights in the USA, Apartheid in South Africa and slavery ● Historical Mysteries: Forgeries and Hoaxes, Stonehenge,

Jack the Ripper, King Arthur and the Knights of Camelot ● Genocide: The Holocaust in Germany, Pol Pot and the

Khmer Rouge in Cambodia ● Crime in the 20th Century ● Inventions ● Science and Technology ● Heroes and Villains ● Myths and Legends


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Intersting projects don’t just

happen – they come as the

result of an engineering

design process. Your teacher

will guide you through the

secrets of the engineering

design process, and you will

learn the necessary practical

skills to build working

electronic circuits in order to

control mechanisms.

P.1 project – based learning

P.2 individual and team

projects

P.3 Non-Profit Solutions

P. 4 Trends & New Software

Learn electronics design and repairing skills

Learn about what electronics components do

and how to use them to create innovative and

functional projects. You will begin using pre-

made kits and work your way up to designing

your own circuits! Along the way you will learn

the secrets of bluetooth, Infra-red, radio and

Wifi transmission technologies. You will also

learn about simple logic gates and apply

diagnostic, fault-finding measuring and testing

techniques. And there’s more… electric

motors, CNC equipment, Oscilloscopes and

3D printing are all part of this course!

Students will be introduced to Electronics through a core

module that takes them through the basics of

prototyping electronic circuits and comeponents, testing

and tuning your project and correcting fauls. Specialised

module 2 goes deeper into circuit design extenging to

Integrated circuits and Printd Circuit Board layout,

sensors and much more.

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understand how the materials

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Learn to solve real-world problems

Take on the challenge to of understanding

structres, mechanisms, alternative energy

systems and more by learning how to use

powerful machinery and design skils as you

complete and test your projects.

The Industrial Technology Engineering course

is completely project-based. All assessemnt

tasks come in the form of group and individual

project work, helping to prepare you for the

way you will work in the real world,

You will study two units of work in Year 9 (Structures

and Meachanisms) and build on this knowledge by

designing and constructing an electric bicycle. The

following year we move into alternative energies and

control systems.

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learn the necessary practica l

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using that most wonderful of

materials – METAL !


Individual and team projects P.2



Learn to design and create using metals

IT Metals course is an exciting trip into the

world of art and fabrication metalwork. You will

learn to use a wide range of the equipment

and machinery in our workshops: Lathes, Oxy

acetylene and MIG welders, spot welders,

folding machines and ring rollers, grinding

tools and the many hand tools available at our

school. The Industrial Technology Metals

course is completely project-based. All

assessment tasks come in the form of group

and individual project work, helping to prepare

you for the way you will work in the real world,

You will study two units of work in Year 9 (Art metal and

Metal machining and Fabrication) and build on this

knowledge by designing and constructing several

projects including a metal rose, a set of darts and your

own personalised tool box.

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INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY TIMBER

Timber and timber products are used to make furniture and fittings in all homes and other buildings. In this course, you will have the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in areas such as:

● Drawing interpretation and calculations ● Cabinet work ● Timber finishing ● Woodturning ● Spray painting ● Basic computing skills

Students will construct a range of practical projects using hand tools, portable power tools and machine tools (disc sander, drill, morticing machine etc.) made from a variety of timbers and timber products. The skills and knowledge you develop in this course may be helpful in your future, at home or work. All completed projects will be taken home. Career pathways include carpentry, joinery, furniture and cabinet making, building, boatbuilding, architecture, CNC machining, a range of small business opportunities and many more.


INFORMATION AND

SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY So, you think you’re good at computing? You can Twitter, Blog, Rip, Download, Hack or Torrent. But can you create your very own computer game, can you control a robot, can you create your own website, video or multimedia animation? Don’t just change with technology - Change Technology!!! Don’t just be part of the Digital Revolution – lead it and attain the highly developed skills required to work and live in a digital world. You’ll be the envy of all your Virtual Friends (Oh yeah and the real ones too). We now work and live in environments requiring highly developed levels of computing and technological literacy. Current technologies are becoming obsolete at a rapid rate and new generations will need to be flexible to accommodate changes as they emerge. It is important that students learn about, choose and use appropriate information and software technology and develop an informed awareness of its capacities, scope, limitations and implications. Technological competence in the rapidly evolving area of information and software technology will require lifelong learning.

The study of Information and Software Technology assists students to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to solve problems in real life problems. Through practical project work, students engage in processes of analysing, designing, producing, testing, documenting, implementing and evaluating information and software technology-based solutions. These projects may include:

Robotics and Automated Systems Artificial Intelligence Simulation and Modelling Authoring and Multimedia Digital Media Internet and Website Development Software Development and Programming Database Design

Career pathways include: Information technology, computer engineering, systems development, defence industries, innovation and emerging technology industries, research, CSIRO and many, many more.


INTENSIVE ENGLISH

This course has been specifically designed for students who need to develop their English language skills in reading and writing. This is a program of additional tuition to boost English and will be tailored to the needs of each student, with a focus on language acquisition skills, multi-lit, reading, comprehension and preparing students for the language and academic demands of Year 11 and 12 and/or the workplace.

In the Intensive English course, you will:

• learn and improve your English in a friendly, safe environment • learn in a small class taught by an English and ESL trained teacher • learn subject-specific English for HSC courses and assessments • learn study skills to help you as you prepare for the Preliminary and HSC courses


International Studies


● Gain an understanding of how people all over

the world live

● Experience other cultures

● Learn about different belief systems

● Gain an insight into other parts of the world

● International cuisine!

Why choose International Studies?

● It is relevant to you, your world and local

community

● Could lead into learning an Asian language and

provide a foundation for further studies of

foreign affairs

● Provides a head start for anyone thinking of a

career which may involve issues beyond our

own borders

Who should choose it?

● Students interested in global issues

● Students of all cultural backgrounds ● Students looking to understand the world and

their place in it

● Students looking to gain an advantage for their

future career


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Warning: This IS rocket science!

Put your knowledge of communication,

science and mathematics into hyperdrive by

building technical, aeronautical and

mechanical engineering knowledge. Take on

the challenge of designing, marketing, testing

and racing a CO2 powered miniature formula

1 Car. The i-stem: Formula 1 course will put

you into the driving seat of CNC milling, CAD

and CAM industry-based product development

skills, computational Fluid dynamics analysis

and more in a collaborative environment as

your team prepares for the 2021 F1 in Schools

Competition!

Students will be introduced to STEM fundamentals to

firm in an understanding of the application of science

and maths to F1 in Schools Cars. You will then go on to

learn about aerodynamics and it’s application to

Formula 1 Car design as your team designs and races

its car!

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JAPANESE Do you want to understand your favourite anime without needing to read subtitles?

Have you ever wondered why sushi is called sushi, what naruto actually

means and why people say kawaii to everything?

Are you mesmerised by the beautiful Japanese landscape and curious about the starkly contrasting but also harmonious traditional and modern Japanese cultures?

If you answered ‘Yes’ to any of the above, then you should study Japanese in Stage 5! This elective course will equip you with the essential skills in basic communication in Japanese, the opportunity to experience fun and interesting cultural knowledge, and everything in between!

Topics covered in this two-year course include, but are not limited to:

Meeting new friends

Greetings, name, age, grade, birthday, phone number,

animal zodiac, address, nationality, family and pets;

Eating and Drinking

Japanese and Western foods, likes/dislikes, eating

habits, mealtime etiquette, ordering at a restaurant;

Let’s go shopping!

Clothing items, Japanese and Western fashion,

Japanese currency, describing what people wear, colours;

Hobbies and Sports

Pastimes, interests, Japanese verbs, likes/dislikes, when one

engages in their hobbies, describing hobbies;

My School

Classroom objects, classroom instructions, school facilities, school subjects,

likes/dislikes, describing one’s timetable.


WHY do it?

learn to speak with others

taste different foods

improve your social skills

increase job opportunities here and overseas (hospitality, tourism, journalism, business, sport)

know more than your friends it’s fun (lots of games, sports, songs and videos)

excursions here and overseas (restaurants, movies, New Caledonia and Europe)

WHAT do you do?

speak, listen, read and write use technology cook and eat interesting dishes

locate different countries and improve your geography

meet people from overseas and keep in contact learn to organise an overseas trip sing and dance, put your drama skills on show create interesting artworks watch the latest movies from overseas

LANGUAGE (French)


Let’s Travel

Do you ever dream of going on a holiday to New York? Or Rome?

Or even Uluru? Or………?

Well this subject is for you! This subject is for students that want to learn how to plan holidays domestically and internationally. It will teach you how to organise and prepare yourself for a trip. In this course you will learn about:

● Getting a passport ● Accommodation

● Visas

● Tourist attractions

● Airport procedures

● Customs

● Currency

● Health Issues

● Learn survival language

Together we will learn how to ask ‘how much is this bag?’ in French, how to buy tickets to the Premier League in the UK and all of the other essentials for travel. This course is aimed primarily at those with a general interest in Languages and Travel, but who do not want to study a language intensively.


Music A course for students with an interest and passion for all

aspects of Music. It is designed to cater for students of all

musical abilities, from those with basic skills on their

instrument/voice to those with many years of experience.

“…music education grows, hones and permanently improves neural networks like no other activity.

Children who undertake formal, ongoing musical education have significantly higher levels of

cognitive capacity, specifically in their language acquisition and numerical problem- solving skills.

They also continue in education for longer, reverse the cognitive issues related to

disadvantage and earn and contribute more on average across their lifetime.”

(from ‘Music Education - Key to Raising Literacy and Numeracy Standards’ by Dr Anita Collins, The Age, 14th June 2015)

You will:

● Gain confidence and experience in performing

(solo and group performances) ● Listen to and gain an understanding of a wide range of

different sorts of music, from Rock/Pop to Jazz, Classical, music for Radio, Film, Television and Video games as well as music from around the world

● Learn how to read music notation with confidence and use this to compose music for you and your classmates

● Explore modern musical technologies, such as MIDI, synthesizers, computer-based electronic compositions, as well as film and produce your own music videos

● Use ICT to compose, notate and perform different styles of music.

You will also be given a wide range of opportunities to perform both inside and outside of school!


Who should choose it?

• Students of all cultural backgrounds

• If you’re interested in global issues

• If you’re looking to understand the

world better – and your place in it

• If you’re wanting to gain an advantage

for your future career


● Logic and critical reasoning

● How to pose and answer intellectual questions

● Harnessing the skills of higher order thinking

● How to inspect and scrutinise deeply held

beliefs and ideas

● Becoming an effective problem solver

Why choose Philosophy?

• It’s about you, your world and your place in it

• As the oldest academic discipline taught at

universities, it helps us understand why the world

is the way it is

• You can gain a new way of looking at the world

• The problem-solving skills you can gain are

invaluable!


PHOTOGRAPHIC AND

DIGITAL MEDIA Photographic and Digital Media (PDM) provides opportunities for students to enjoy making and studying a range of photographic and digital media works.

Photography is an elective course for students wishing to explore traditional darkroom and digital photography / video methods in-depth. Students will develop practical skills, and an understanding of the critical / historical aspects of Photography.

Some of the topics covered in this course are:

An excursion is planned during the year for students to photograph and film the city’s urban landscape. Here students will have the opportunity to hone their skills and develop a body of work in preparation for the annual art exhibition in Term 4. There are also opportunities for students to participate in studio practice and explore film as a medium.

The weighting for the course is 70% practical and 30% theory.

Photography Assessment

Students are expected to produce photographic works and detail the development of these works in their Photographic Process Diary (PPD). A Photographic Process Diary (PPD) is also used to record ideas and document procedures. Students will also undertake both critical and historical studies of relevant photographic genres and photographers with each unit of work. Students will undertake a research assignment and sit an examination at the end of the year. Photographic and Digital Media enables a student to explore new technologies, cultural identity and the evolution of photography and digital media into the 21st century. Equipment needed: Photographic Process Diary (PPD), Lead Pencil, Pens, Black Fine Line Marker, USB.

• Darkroom Photography • Digital Photography • Photoshop

• Photograms • Portraiture • Still Life

• Photojournalism • Urban Landscape • Animation


THEN THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU !

P.A.S.S. is a very popular subject offered by the

PDHPE faculty. If you have an interest in:

THE HUMAN BODY and how it moves

during sport and physical activity

COACHING ATHLETES & TEAMS

HOW TO APPLY FIRST AID

HEALTH, FITNESS & NUTRITION of

ATHLETES

SPORT’S ROLE IN SHAPING

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and SPORTS STUDIES

Many Prairiewood High students who studied PASS have pursued careers in the following fields:

PASS – Physical Activity and Sports Studies is available for both Year 9 & 10

students. Students currently studying PASS in year 9 can remain in PASS and learn

exciting new units for year 10.

Medical Exercise Physiologist Paramedic Physio / Chiropractor

First Aid Trainer Sports Psychologist Dietician Occupational Therapist


Textiles Technology

This course is for lovers of design and students can

choose whether to study fashion design or interior

design. Students can change their mind at any time

during the course.

Students study the design principles and elements and

create portfolios of design ideas. We will be

researching the work of Australian interior designers

or fashion designers.

Projects include creating collections of work that may

include fashion outfits (if they choose fashion) or

interior design boards and furnishing accessories (if

selecting interior design).

There will be an incursion from a design specialist from an Australian design college and

an excursion to a design show.

This would be a choice for anyone considering a design based major work for HSC or

anyone wanting to work in a design field such as architecture, interior designer, creative

or graphic design or fashion designer.

Interior Design

or

Fashion Design


VISUAL ARTS Do you enjoy making art? Would you like to learn new art skills? Then this is the course for you!

Visual Arts may be studied in Year 9 or Year 10, or both years. The Visual Arts Year 9-10 course builds your artistic skills through intensive exploration in a variety of expressive forms that include:

• Drawing • Painting • Photography

• Sculpture • Ceramics (Clay) • Photoshop

• Printmaking • Mixed Media • Graffiti Art

The weighting for the course is 60% practical (artmaking) and 40% theory (critical and historical studies). There is a written examination in Term 4. The theoretical component of the course involves exciting studies in art history to give us insight into the role and function of art and artists throughout time. Significant critical studies are also undertaken, to develop the ability to respond to and appreciate works of art and to understand the context of the world in which they were made.

Some of the artmaking topics covered include: • Fantasy / Surrealism • Still Life (Vanitas) • Futuristic Themes

• Suburbia • Identity • Environmental Art

• Architecture • Art and Text • Postmodernist Concepts

Excursions are planned during the year to art exhibitions and sites related to the unit of work being studied. This may include visits to the Art Gallery of NSW and The Museum of Contemporary Art to see Art Express, The Archibald Prize, Biennale of Sydney, Sculpture by the Sea. An annual Creative and Performing Arts Expo held in mid Term 4 showcases the work of our talented Visual Arts and Photography students.

Why choose art?

Visual Arts develops a student’s creativity, intellectual and practical independence, as well as developing critical judgement and understanding to interpret the world around them.

The powers of visual expression and communication plays an important role in the social, cultural and spiritual lives of students. Visual Arts provides a valuable background for all students contemplating any career where acute observation, critical analysis, brain-hand-eye co-ordination/dexterity and creative problem-solving are necessary.

The skills and knowledge taught and the values formed in Visual Arts will benefit those seeking a future in art and design-related industries and will also prepare students for vocational fields such as journalism, sociology, law, medicine and dentistry, by providing opportunities to develop their social and cultural awareness, observation skills and empathy and mental/manual dexterity.

Equipment needed: Visual Arts Process Diary (VAPD), USB, graded lead pencils, coloured pencils, black fine line marker/s, eraser and ruler.


VISUAL DESIGN Do you enjoy designing? This could be the course for you.

Visual Design plays a significant role in many applied creative fields. This course provides students with opportunities to explore and understand the nature of good design practice, conceptual knowledge, technology, the role of the artist as designer and the value and meaning of visual design artworks in society and the role of the audience as consumer in these contexts.

This course allows students to act in the role of head designer and respond to design briefs. Design brief topics can include:

• Jewellery Design • Magazine Cover • Invitation Design

• Cook Book Design • Skateboard Design • Interior Design

• Game Character Design • Movie Poster • Company Logo

Assessment is based on 60% practical component e.g. design brief models/products and process work and 40% on research [designers and movements].

TYPOGRAPHY Students will learn about the art of both digital and handwritten typography and its effectiveness to communicate ideas and messages.

GRAPHIC DESIGN Students will learn about and engage in graphic design mediums such as packaging design, illustration, publishing design, marketing design and signage design.

OBJECT DESIGN Students will learn about and experiment with traditional and non-traditional materials to design and produce wearable, usable and practical objects.



Vocational Education and Training PUBLIC SCHOOLS NSW, ULTIMO RTO 90072

2022 VET COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Stage 5 Vocational Education and Training (VET) Courses

Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses are offered as part of the Higher School Certificate

(HSC) or Record of School Achievement (RoSA). VET courses are designed to deliver workplace-

specific skills and knowledge and cover a wide range of careers and industries. VET courses for

secondary students are developed by NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA) and are based

on national training packages.

VET courses allow students to gain both HSC or RoSA qualifications and a national qualification or a

statement of attainment recognised throughout Australia as part of the Australian Qualification

Framework (AQF). These qualifications are widely recognised by industry, employers and tertiary

training providers and universities and will assist students to progress to various education and

training sectors and employment.

Public Schools NSW, Ultimo is accredited as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90072) to

deliver and assess VET qualifications to secondary students.

It is mandatory for all students studying a VET course to create a Unique Student Identifier (USI)

upon enrolment. Students will require a form of identification for the creation of the USI. Examples

include a Medicare Card, Australian Birth Certificate, Driver’s License or a valid Passport.

Assessment in all VET courses is competency based. The student is assessed on what they can do

(the skills) and what they know (the knowledge) that will equip them in the workplace. Students are

either deemed “competent” or “not yet competent” by the teacher. Students who have successfully

achieved competency will have the skills and knowledge to complete workplace activities in a range

of different situations and environments, to an industry standard of performance expected in the

workplace.

Competency-based assessment materials are designed to ensure each learner has achieved all the

outcomes (skills and knowledge) to the level of the qualification. Competency-based training is based

on performance standards that have been set by industry. Students will receive documentation

showing any competencies achieved for the VET course undertaken.

Students in Years 9 and 10 (Stage 5) may access VET courses through two curriculum pathways:

Stage 5 VET Board Endorsed courses

Early commencement of Stage 6 VET courses.

All Stage 5 VET Board Endorsed Courses contribute 100 hours to the student’s pattern of study.

Work placement is not compulsory for these courses.

Due to the specific requirements of a VET course it is recommended students speak to the VET

Coordinator or Careers Adviser before choosing the course to ensure they are fully aware of the

requirements and the course is suitable for their individual needs, knowledge and skills.

https://www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/stage-6-learning-areas/vet


Public Schools NSW, Ultimo Registered Training Organisation 90072 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION and TRAINING

2022 AGRIFOOD OPERATIONS COURSE DESCRIPTION STAGE 5 This may change due to Training Package and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) updates.

Notification of variations will be made in due time with minimal disruption or disadvantage.

Course: AgriFood Operations (100 indicative hours) Board Endorsed Course

This course is accredited for the Record of School Achievement (RoSA) and provides students with the opportunity to obtain nationally recognised vocational qualifications.

AHC10216 Certificate I in AgriFood Operations Based on AHC – Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation & Land Management (AHC) Training Package Version 4

Units of Competency

Core (35 Hours) AHCWHS101 Work safely AHCWRK101 Maintain the workplace

Electives (65 Hours) Option 2: Livestock Focs AHCNSY101 Support nursery work AHCCHM101 Follow basic chemical safety rules AHCLSK101 Support extensive livestock work AHCLSK102 Support intensive livestock work Teachers must hold the relevant units of competency in their transcripts and/or may be required to complete a mapping document. Schools must have permission from the RTO to deliver course electives.

Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning and /or credit transfer provided suitable evidence is submitted.

Recommended Entry Requirements Students selecting this course should be interested in working on the school farm and with livestock. They should be able to use small and large pieces of farm equipment and machinery, lift and carry, and work with and around animals. They will be required to attend out of school hours activities e.g. showing livestock at local agricultural show, tending to the livestock. There will be out of class homework, research activities and assignments.

Pathways to further study As part of the HSC, students may complete AHC20116 Certificate II in Agriculture. A school-based traineeship is available in this field, for more information: http://www.sbatinnsw.info/

Project and work-based learning

This course is based on project based learning where the students are involved in a number of projects, events or activities around the school

or during out of class hours. These could include group project work, individual research or other activities. Career, enterprise and work

education programs currently operating in the school may be linked to the AgriFood Operations course.

Competency-Based Assessment Students in this course work to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described by each unit of competency listed above. To be assessed as competent a student must demonstrate to a qualified assessor the competency requirements for performance and knowledge of the units/s of competency. Appeals and Complaints Students may lodge a complaint or an appeal about a decision (including assessment decisions) through the VET teacher.

Course Costs: Resources $ 0 Consumables $ 25 Other $ 0 Refund Arrangements on a pro-rata basis Please see your VET teacher to enquire about financial assistance

Exclusions - Nil VET course exclusions for this course can be checked on the NESA website at http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/vet/vet-board-endorsed-courses/agrifood-operations

http://www.sbatinnsw.info/

http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/vet/vet-board-endorsed-courses/agrifood-operations

http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/vet/vet-board-endorsed-courses/agrifood-operations


Public Schools NSW, Ultimo Registered Training Organisation 90072 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION and TRAINING

2022 HOSPITALITY COURSE DESCRIPTION STAGE 5 This may change due to Training Package and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) updates.

Notification of variations will be made in due time with minimal disruption or disadvantage.

Course: Hospitality (100 indicative hours) Board Endorsed Course

This course is accredited for the Record of School Achievement (RoSA) and provides students with the opportunity to obtain nationally recognised vocational training.

SIT10216 Certificate I in Hospitality Based on Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package (Release 1.2) Units of Competency Core SITXWHS001 Participate in safe work practices

SITXCCS001 Provide customer information and assistance

BSBWOR203 Work effectively with others

Electives SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety TLIE1005 Carry out basic workplace calculations SITHCCC003 Prepare and present sandwiches SITHFAB005 Prepare and serve espresso coffee

Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning and /or credit transfer provided suitable evidence is submitted.

Recommended Entry Requirements Students selecting this course should be interested in working in a hospitality environment preparing and serving food and beverages to customers. They should be able to lift and carry equipment, use hand held and larger commercial kitchen equipment. Students may be required to participate in after-hours school events and functions. There will be out of class homework, research activities and assignments.

Pathways to Further Study

As part of the HSC, students may complete SIT20316 Certificate II in Hospitality or SIT20416 Certificate II in Kitchen Operations.

School-based traineeships are also available in this field.

Project and work-based learning This course is based on project-based learning where the students are involved in a number of projects, functions and activities around the

school or during out of class hours. These could include group project work, individual research or other activities.

Competency-Based Assessment Students in this course work to develop the competencies, skills and knowledge described by each unit of competency listed above. To be assessed as competent a student must demonstrate to a qualified assessor the competency requirements for performance and knowledge of the units/s of competency. Appeals and Complaints Students may lodge a complaint or an appeal about a decision (including assessment decisions) through the VET teacher.

Course Costs: Resources $ 0 Consumables $ 45 Other: Apron - $12 Refund Arrangements on a pro-rata basis Please see your VET teacher to enquire about financial assistance

Exclusions - Nil VET course exclusions for this course can be checked on the NESA website at http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/vet/vet-board-endorsed-courses/hospitality

http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/k-10/learning-areas/vet/vet-board-endorsed-courses/hospitality


ACCELERATED MATHEMATICS

This program is for selected mathematically Gifted and Talented students. The program is

designed in a way to create a satisfying, enjoyable learning environment whilst having an

emphasis on academic standards and the integration of mathematics knowledge.

In this program, students work ahead of the Year Cohort in Mathematics.

Students who are selected to be in the Accelerated Mathematics program in Year 9 will

undertake the following pattern of study:

Year 9: Complete the Year 9 (Stage 5.3) and Year 10 (Stage 5.3) courses.

Year 10: Complete the Preliminary Year 11 Mathematics Advanced and

Mathematics Extension 1 courses.

Year 11: Complete the HSC in Mathematics Advanced and Mathematics

Extension 1 courses.

Year 12: Students may choose to complete the Mathematics Extension 2 course

and sit the HSC examination for this course.

Students who are in the Accelerated Mathematics class need to demonstrate maturity and

diligence towards independent study. Students need to show commitment towards learning

by completing all set tasks to a high standard, and by showing a desire to be challenged.

Students and their parent/guardian will need to complete an application form.

A panel will review all applications on the basis of:

● Academic performance

● Ability to undertake higher order tasks

● Work ethic, commitment to study and overall student motivation

Note: An Accelerated Mathematics entry examination will also be

conducted to supplement the application process. Students must

undergo a selection process before they can enrol in this course. A

Mathematics representative will inform you of your enrolment.


Applying for Accelerated Progression

A student must apply for an acceleration course and this does not guarantee automatic acceptance into the program. To apply for a course of acceleration the student must:

● Complete the Student Declaration on the Accelerated Progression Application form

● Have their parents complete the Parent Declaration on the Application form

● Have the relevant Head Teacher, and if applicable Teacher, complete the Faculty

Declaration on the Application form

● Have demonstrated outstanding knowledge, skills and interest in mathematics.

● Meet with the school counsellor to discuss the rigours of acceleration, determine

motivations and to ensure the student is an appropriate candidate. This meeting will take

place after the application form has been received. The school will arrange this meeting

and students will be notified of a time when they need to attend.

Application Forms need to be submitted to the

Mathematics Staffroom by Thursday 24th June, 2021.

Applications will be reviewed by a committee comprised of the Head Teacher of Mathematics, the

Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator and a member of the Senior Executive.

Students will not be notified of the result of their application until Term 4 in the year before

acceleration is due to commence due to timetable considerations.

In some instances, the review committee may seek further information from the student, their

parent or the faculty before accepting or rejecting an application. This may take the form of an

interview, review of school reports and records or other forms to support the application.

Monitoring Accelerated Progression

Students who are part of a program of Accelerated Progression will be supported first and foremost

by their classroom teacher. Additional support will be provided by the Head Teacher and Year

Adviser to ensure that the accelerated student is well-supported.

Importantly, the student undertaking acceleration must be academically capable of performing at a

level commensurate with the year group they are entering. As such, there will be an expectation

that students demonstrate independent learning skills. This will involve seeking help when they are

unsure of tasks or concepts and working closely with their teacher and the Head Teacher.

Students must take responsibility for their learning and performance.

It is possible that an accelerated student’s performance may drop to a level where they are clearly

not coping with the workload of their accelerated course. In such a case the student will be

mentored to see if their performance can be improved. If mentoring fails to arrest their performance

decline, then they may need to leave the accelerated course and return to a non-accelerated

pattern of study. In such an instance, the student, Teacher and Head Teacher will liaise with the

Deputy Principal to find a suitable position in an appropriate course.

Documents

Year 9 & 10 2022